‘Minister’s House, St Kilda, August 12, 1900

MY DEAR Friend, all hail to you from my heart! Upon opening the little box that contained the books you sent to me, I found a letter at the top, and upon opening it I felt like a little bird when it warbles from a crest of the rocks, so greatly pleased was I by the valuable gifts that you sent to the St Kilda Library.

After looking into these books, I feel satisfied that there is not one Highlander or Lowlander who may read them without finding that his heart is drawn to them in a kindly way.